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MODERN PUBLICATION-CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE-EXERCISE
  1. What is vulcanization of rubber ? What are the advantages of vulcanize...

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  2. Explain the following with suitable examples. Antihistamines

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  3. Explain the following terms with one suitable example : Analgesics.

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  4. Why are detergents non-biodegradable while soaps are biodegradable?

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  5. Write the names and structures of the monomers of the following polyme...

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  6. Write the names and structures of the monomers of the following polyme...

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  7. Write the name and structure of monomers of the following polymers : T...

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  8. Explain the following with examples : Elastomers.

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  9. Explain the following with examples : Biodegradable polymers.

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  10. Explain the following with examples : Step growth polymerisation.

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  11. What are antacids?

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  12. Explain the following with example : Artificial sweetening agents.

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  13. Explain the following terms with one suitable example : Antifertility ...

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  14. Why do drugs designed to cure ailments in one organ in the body not af...

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  15. Low level of noradrenaline is the cause of depression. What type of dr...

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  16. Write the mechanism of free radical polymerisation of ethene.

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  17. Write two differences between addition and condensation polymerisation...

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  18. How do thermoplastic differ from thermosetting polymers ?

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  19. What are artificial sweetners ?

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  20. Describe the cleansing action of detergents.

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